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Review: Enough Said

28/1/2020

I’m already a huge fan of Julia Louis-Dreyfus so “Enough Said” (2013) has been on my watch list for some time. It’s a warm and encouraging look at dating as a divorcee and all the pros and cons that involves.

In Praise of Saoirse Ronan

26/1/2020

This is a piece I wrote for the In Their Own League countdown of the best actresses of the decade. Saoirse Ronan was voted number 8 on the list and you can read about all the other actresses at In Their Own League.

Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield

24/1/2020

This review contains only trailer-level spoilers

Dev Patel shines in this refreshing retelling of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield by director Armuando Iannucci. It has slapstick British humour and eccentric characters but still retains a heartfelt core.

Review: Hail Satan?

21/1/2020

This review contains only trailer-level spoilers
I can understand why some would be put off by the title and subject matter of this film but it might help to know that the question mark is important.

So please stay with me on this.

Sexual Violence as a Plot Device in "The Gentlemen"

19/1/2020

Content warning - This article contains discussion of sexual violence as well as major spoilers for "The Gentlemen"

I really enjoyed Guy Ritchie's new "The Genlemen" (2020). But when sexual violence is used as a blatant plot device and more attention is given to the husband of the victim than the victim herself it shows how much sexual violence is accepted and belittled.

In praise of Isabelle Huppert

17/1/2020

Content warning - Discussion of sexual violence

This is a piece I wrote for the In Their Own League countdown of the best actresses of the decade. Isabelle Huppert was voted number 23 on the list and you can read about all the other actresses at In Their Own League.

"Weekly" roundup 12 Jan 20

12/1/2020

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Review: Waiting for Anya

8/1/2020

This review contains only trailer-level spoilers
“Waiting for Anya” (2020) feels like a good learning resource for a school history lesson. Its drama is gentle, the people are all very clean and the peril is mild. But it still helps to shine a light on the brave townsfolk all around Europe who risked death to smuggle others to safety across the borders.

Review: Cats - Is It Really That Bad?

5/1/2020

Small spoilers contained within
The reviews have been savage. Psychadelic fever dream nightmare fuel. But while it has its problems I don't think it's deserving of the zero star ratings.

Here I take a look at the biggest areas of criticism and see whether "Cats" is as bad as they all say.

Review: Little Women

4/1/2020

I have never read the book “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott or seen any of the previous adaptations. I have little interest in period dramas, frocks and debutant balls. All I knew about the film was that there were a bunch of teenage-ish girls, it was written 150 years ago and the Joey on Friends got upset about one of the characters dying.

So, I knew I’d be a hard sell on this but after a shaky start this film really won me over.

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Review: Enough Said

In Praise of Saoirse Ronan

Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield

Review: Hail Satan?

Sexual Violence as a Plot Device in "The Gentlemen"

In praise of Isabelle Huppert

"Weekly" roundup 12 Jan 20

Review: Waiting for Anya

Review: Cats - Is It Really That Bad?

Review: Little Women

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